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How to Structure a Basketball Youth Practice Plan for Success

If you’re coaching a youth basketball team, having a well-structured practice plan is essential for the development of your players. By designing an effective plan […]

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Be Your Child’s Basketball Shooting Coach

August 11, 2025 hoopcoach No comments

What the heck are you supposed to focus on regarding basketball shooting?  At what age?  What theory do you listen to?   THERE IS LOTS OF CONFLICTING INFORMATION […]

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Coach Bob Hurley

Bob Hurley Coaching Clinic Notes

August 11, 2025 hoopcoach No comments

Great PDF with clinic notes from a one day clinic put on by Bob Hurley of St. Anthony’s in New Jersey.  Coach Hurley is one […]

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Pre-practice warm-ups

Pre-Practice On Court Warm Up Exercises

August 11, 2025 Assistant Coach

Pre-Practice on court warm up exercises you can do as a team. A quality warm-up lays the foundation for a good practice and also helps […]

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Defensive Agility Drills for the Pre-Season       

August 11, 2025 Jon Sanderson No comments

Below are 3 really effective agility drills that emphasize Defensive movements.  When doing these drills emphasize with your athetes to stay low in defensive stance […]

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Defensive Toughness Drill – Ironman

August 11, 2025 Assistant Coach

Fun, defensive toughness drill that promotes toughness.  The drill incorporate various toughness elements including diving for a loose ball, taking a charge and sprinting for […]

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Basketball Coach Books

August 11, 2025 Don Sicko No comments

We’ve got 5 more important books to note as summer winds down.  There are still many more worthy efforts that we’ll discuss in the months […]

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